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Calcium Carbonate vs Magnesium Oxide

Compare Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Oxide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Calcium CarbonateMagnesium Oxide
Drug class
Used to treatAcid reflux (GERD), Chronic kidney failure, Duodenal ulcer, Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Heartburn, Hypocalcemia, Peptic esophagitis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Stomach ulcerDyspepsia, Magnesium deficiency
Generic priceFrom $0.008 each, about $0.24 for 30 (648 mg tablet)From $0.035 each, about $1.04 for 30 (400 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed